- The church played a big part of my parents' lives
because it's where they met.
I mean my parents met at church in the choir.
And all I can remember most is that he
touched me on my shoulder.
And I looked, and he was 6' 4".
And I was just really--
I couldn't believe my eyes.
And then he told me that he was a teacher too.
We got married October 14, 1967.
It was like a divine connection
between the two of them.
They could almost finish each other's sentences.
When I think about it now, it was really incredible.
Ernest and I had a wonderful marriage, 49 years.
He passed away November 19, 2016.
I would love for this patio to be in memory of Ernest
because that was his favorite spot.
It meant so much to him.
If he could only be here--
but I know, I know where he is, and that's the important thing.
And I know one day I'll see him again.
And that's my joy that one day we'll be together again.
Hi, come in.
Welcome home.
I know this is the moment you've been waiting for.
Yes.
How do you feel?
Nervous, excited.
Do you remember what your patio looked
like before we came here?
You had the green carpeting.
You had a little clutter with all of the outdated furniture.
- Yes. - It was a little dark, right?
The plants were looking a little sad.
Yes, yes, yes.
Yes.
So are you excited to see your new patio?
Yes.
OK, so let's go over this way.
All right, Katie, are you ready?
I'm ready
Oh!
How beautiful!
Come on out.
Oh!
Come on out.
Oh, it's fantastic.
Oh.
Isn't it gorgeous?
Oh.
Beautiful.
I never truly--
So as you can see, we've built up that beautiful bench
so that your guests can sit around it
because you have a few less tables,
but you still have seating.
[GASP]
I also want to show you, look at that beautiful piece of art
on the wall.
Isn't it gorgeous?
Oh, it's fantastic.
Have you noticed this floor that your standing on?
My green floor.
Look at this beautiful wood floor.
Just look.
All the tiki torches.
Can you imagine entertaining out here, mentoring??
Yes.
I feel the serenity.
I feel all the love.
Look at the trees.
Did you ever imagine it would be like this?
No, no.
I want to show you something that I thought
would be perfect in this space. If you turn around--
[SHRIEK]
Look at this water feature.
[CRYING] My heart overflows.
I know, I know.
You wanted to make sure that this space was
a live, peaceful, spiritual place.
You said he used to meditate out here and read out here.
Yes, yes.
And I think he's still going to be here.
Yes, yes.
Oh, and this is just too much.
It's not too much for you, though.
You deserve it.
Give me a hug.